MTG Modern Decklists
| 11.6% | S | Aggro | 1.8 | 22.5 | 175 | −39% | |
| 7.9% | S | Aggro | 1.7 | 15.7 | 108 | −3% | |
| 6.6% | A | Aggro | 1.2 | 18 | 73 | +64% | |
| 5.4% | A | Combo | 2.7 | 22.3 | 69 | +248% | |
| 5.3% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 20.2 | 61 | −46% | |
| 5.2% | A | Midrange | 3 | 21.1 | 59 | +68% | |
| 5.1% | A | Ramp | 3.7 | 22 | 53 | −21% | |
| 4.0% | A | Combo | 2.3 | 18 | 57 | −25% | |
| 3.9% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 24.3 | 52 | +360% | |
| 3.8% | A | Midrange | 2.3 | 18.7 | 58 | +82% | |
| 2.9% | A | Aggro | 3.6 | 22.2 | 38 | −6% | |
| 2.7% | A | Combo | 4 | 15.4 | 43 | +1% | |
| 2.6% | A | Combo | 2.5 | 30.5 | 46 | −26% | |
| 2.6% | A | Tempo | 2.3 | 19.5 | 23 | +103% | |
| 2.2% | A | Control | 2.4 | 23.4 | 29 | +424% | |
| 2.1% | A | Ramp | 4.1 | 22.4 | 21 | −16% | |
| 1.8% | A | Ramp | 4.4 | 17.1 | 21 | New | |
| 1.6% | A | Combo | 2.8 | 0 | 24 | −24% | |
| 1.6% | A | Midrange | 2.8 | 16.8 | 11 | +38% | |
| 1.6% | — | Other | 2 | 20.3 | 6 | −34% | |
| 1.5% | B | Aggro | 2.3 | 17.6 | 11 | +21% | |
| 1.5% | A | Midrange | 1.9 | 21 | 27 | +21% | |
| 1.4% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 18.7 | 17 | −30% | |
| 1.4% | A | Combo | 3.4 | 15.1 | 20 | −44% | |
| 1.4% | A | Control | 2.4 | 24.2 | 38 | −19% | |
| 1.2% | A | Combo | 1.8 | 21.2 | 9 | +88% | |
| 0.9% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 19.6 | 9 | +116% | |
| 0.7% | B | Control | 2.3 | 21 | 3 | −68% | |
| 0.7% | B | Combo | 2.6 | 23.3 | 6 | +69% | |
| 0.6% | A | Midrange | 3.2 | 19.3 | 6 | — | |
| 0.6% | B | Midrange | 2 | 20.7 | 5 | +394% | |
| 0.6% | A | Aggro | 1.5 | 17.9 | 8 | −60% | |
| 0.5% | B | Tempo | 3.3 | 22.5 | 3 | — | |
| 0.5% | B | Combo | 2.8 | 0 | 5 | +163% | |
| 0.5% | B | Midrange | 2.4 | 21 | 7 | — | |
| 0.5% | B | Combo | 2.1 | 22.2 | 4 | −10% | |
| 0.4% | B | Ramp | 3.8 | 21.4 | 1 | +90% | |
| 0.4% | B | Aggro | 3.5 | 22.1 | 4 | +19% | |
| 0.4% | A | Tempo | 2.3 | 16 | 3 | +376% | |
| 0.4% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 19.7 | 3 | +58% | |
| 0.4% | B | Combo | 2 | 19 | 5 | +70% | |
| 0.3% | B | Midrange | 2.1 | 20.4 | 1 | −25% | |
| 0.3% | B | Combo | 2.1 | 20.9 | 2 | +332% | |
| 0.3% | A | Midrange | 1.5 | 24 | 7 | +121% | |
| 0.2% | B | Midrange | 2.4 | 27.2 | 3 | — | |
| 0.2% | A | Combo | 2.9 | 23.8 | 2 | −53% | |
| 0.2% | C | Control | 2 | 24 | 3 | −86% | |
| 0.2% | D | Control | 3.2 | 22.3 | 1 | −42% | |
| 0.2% | B | Tempo | 1.6 | 18.1 | 1 | −42% | |
| 0.2% | A | Combo | 1.4 | 19.5 | 2 | +131% | |
| 0.2% | D | Control | 1.4 | 20.3 | 2 | +21% | |
| 0.1% | D | Midrange | 2.1 | 18 | 1 | −25% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.6 | 22.8 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | D | Midrange | 2.4 | 17.8 | 0 | −43% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.7 | 20.6 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Midrange | 2 | 18.6 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Aggro | 1.9 | 17 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Combo | 5.4 | 21.5 | 0 | −88% | |
| 0.0% | — | Aggro | 1.5 | 20 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Combo | 1.4 | 18 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Tempo | 1.3 | 19.5 | 0 | New | |
| 0.0% | — | Combo | 2.6 | 22 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Energy - 175 Top 8s, 521 League 5-0s
- 2. Affinity - 108 Top 8s, 431 League 5-0s
- 3. Prowess - 73 Top 8s, 402 League 5-0s
- 4. Broodscale Combo - 69 Top 8s, 303 League 5-0s
- 5. Blink - 61 Top 8s, 277 League 5-0s
- 6. Goryo's Vengeance - 59 Top 8s, 253 League 5-0s
- 7. Eldrazi Tron - 53 Top 8s, 291 League 5-0s
- 8. Storm - 57 Top 8s, 172 League 5-0s
- 9. Boros Land Destruction - 52 Top 8s, 195 League 5-0s
- 10. Grixis Persist - 58 Top 8s, 190 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Energy, 11.6%, was #1
- #2 Affinity, 7.9%, was #2
- #3 Prowess, 6.6%, was #4
- #4 Broodscale Combo, 5.4%, was #7
- #5 Blink, 5.3%, was #3
- #6 Goryo's Vengeance, 5.2%, was #5
- #7 Eldrazi Tron, 5.1%, was #6
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | was #1— | #1 · now |
| 2 | Affinity | was #2— | #2 · now |
| 3 | Prowess | was #4▲ 1 | #2 · 30d ago |
| 4 | Broodscale Combo | was #7▲ 3 | #2 · 7d ago |
| 5 | Blink | was #3▼ 2 | #2 · 60d ago |
| 6 | Goryo's Vengeance | was #5▼ 1 | #2 · 3d ago |
| 7 | Eldrazi Tron | was #6▼ 1 | #3 · 30d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 90 days vs prior 90
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 90 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Energy 13.4% Challenge meta, 65.3% MWR, 4283 matches
- 2. Affinity 7.8% Challenge meta, 65.9% MWR, 2495 matches
- 3. Prowess 5.6% Challenge meta, 65.2% MWR, 1848 matches
- 4. Goryo's Vengeance 5.4% Challenge meta, 65.2% MWR, 1806 matches
- 5. Blink 5.4% Challenge meta, 65.1% MWR, 1679 matches
- 6. Broodscale Combo 4.9% Challenge meta, 67.3% MWR, 1684 matches
- 7. Storm 4.8% Challenge meta, 66.5% MWR, 1558 matches
- 8. Eldrazi Tron 4.7% Challenge meta, 65.9% MWR, 1556 matches
- 9. Boros Land Destruction 4.2% Challenge meta, 64.8% MWR, 1335 matches
- 10. Grixis Persist 4.1% Challenge meta, 64.6% MWR, 1355 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (10,543 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
Modern metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Modern metagame?
The Modern metagame is led by Energy at 11.6% of recent Challenge and League appearances (13.4% in Challenges alone), ahead of Affinity at 7.9%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Birthing Ritual at a 70.1% match win rate across 264 matches.
What deck should I play in Modern?
If you want the most-played deck, Energy is 11.6% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Birthing Ritual is at 70.1% across 264 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Blink sits at 5.3% with 61 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Modern right now?
By meta share, Energy is the most played Modern deck right now. By win rate, Birthing Ritual is overperforming at 70.1%. See both rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Modern?
The most-played cards across recent Modern decklists are Consign to Memory (45.9% of decks), Vexing Bauble (42.3%), and Mystical Dispute (38.5%). See the full Modern staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Modern metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 61 Modern archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 11.6% of the field, and the top five account for 36.8% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Modern metagame ranked?
The Modern metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 90 days. The S through D tier list scores Challenge match win rate, League 5-0 trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
What decks are rising in the Modern meta?
Jeskai Control is the fastest riser in the Modern metagame, up 424% over the prior 90 days (0.4% → 2.2%). Boros Land Destruction (+360%) and Broodscale Combo (+248%) are also gaining share.
What is Modern in MTG?
Modern is a non-rotating competitive Magic: The Gathering format legal for cards printed in core or expansion sets from Eighth Edition onward (2003–present). It's played in weekly MTGO Challenges and Leagues, which is where this metagame data comes from.